Mourvedre Noir
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Noir Mourvedre
Mourvedre Noir is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black plum, blackberry, garrigue herbs. Structure: Full body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, High alcohol. Often confused with Grenache and Mourvedre.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for black-plum and garrigue-herb profile with peppery depth.
- Check full body, high tannin, and warm alcohol.
Confidence signals
- Dark-fruit and garrigue cue
- Full-bodied high-tannin frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Bandol · Languedoc · Jumilla
- Classic styles: Dark-fruit savory mourvedre noir profile with warm-climate concentration · Full-bodied red with high tannin and elevated alcohol
Common questions
Is Mourvedre Noir a red or white grape variety?
Mourvedre Noir is a red wine grape variety.
What does Mourvedre Noir smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Mourvedre Noir include black plum, blackberry and garrigue herbs. Structural profile: Full body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, High alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Mourvedre Noir?
Documented tells for Mourvedre Noir: Look for black-plum and garrigue-herb profile with peppery depth. and Check full body, high tannin, and warm alcohol..
What is Mourvedre Noir most often confused with in blind tasting?
Mourvedre Noir is most commonly confused with Grenache, Mourvedre and Carignan Noir. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Mourvedre Noir grown?
Classic regions for Mourvedre Noir include Bandol, Languedoc and Jumilla.